Pushbullet says it has to fight Play Store’s automated oversight to stay on Android As Android™'s official app store, you would think the Play Store would be the premier resource for thebest Android apps. While there are numerous third-party app hubs that serve as analternativeto the Play Store, most Android app developers prioritize Google’s offering given the sheer size of the audience. But with volume in mind, it’s no secret that the company has had to rely on artificial intelligence to make some judgment calls on approving and pruning apps....

Despite not making much noise in the marketplace, theSamsung Galaxy SmartTagis a nifty accessory for people who want a smart tracker built to work with the SmartThings ecosystem andGalaxy devices. In addition to letting you track your missing devices, the Galaxy SmartTag can also control select smart appliances. Previous reporting has pointed towards a second-generation model of the Galaxy SmartTag arriving in the third quarter of the year, and we’re now encountering more info that confirms one of its hardware attributes....

Saturday Night Livehas a comedy legacy that spans decades, and the show is making some of its best sketches in the 2020s. Recent seasons ofSNLhave delivered some of its best sketches, with the series showcasing famous actors, artists, and comedians to keep the show exciting as it matures into its fifth decade of production. Heading intoSNLseason 50, the show is the longest-running variety and sketch comedy show in US history....

The Sims 4recently added back in a classic feature that fans have been asking for, and its proximity to the release of theSims Legacy Collectionsseems more than a coincidence. It’s possible that this could be the start of a new wave ofSims 4updates aimed at including some fun elements from previous games. Best of all, players may not have to shell out money for expansion packs to get these new features....

Summary Spider-Manfought a significant number of villains in his first year as a hero, and three of them haven’t even been touched by the MCU yet. The Marvel Universe is home to some of the most iconic villains in comic history, and Spider-Man is perhaps the hero with the most notable roster of enemies. His lineup of foes crafted specifically for him arguably rival Batman’s, and a good number of them showed up in his first year....

Many pivotal decisions inSTALKER 2: Heart of Chornobylcome down to a choice between life and death. At various points in the game, players must decide whether they’d rather spare the life of someone who’s betrayed them, side with a particular faction in battle, orkill one character or another. Individually, these moments don’t all have a major impact on the story. Many just affect the missions they’re contained within; some add extra objectives, or alter the nature of the quests that come after them, but most of these are limited to short-term impact....

Summary The setup for Yoshi inThe Super Mario Bros. Moviesupports a major theory about the sequel’s villains. The post-credits scene confirmed that a large, spotted egg made its way into Mario and Luigi’s world, thus paving the way for a fan-favorite Nintendo hero to enter the fold. As a faithful companion to Mario and the protagonist of his own spinoff series, the friendly green dinosaur looks set to hatch from his egg and join theSuper Mario Bros....

Team Water Sweeps Splatfest in Splatoon 3 Team Water has been crowned the winner of the latest Splatfest in Splatoon 3. Not only did it beat Team Grass and Team Fire to answer the question of which starter Pokemon type is best, but it swept the competition in all of the game’s categories. The categories included most conch shells in the pre-competition leading up the Splatfest weekend (10 points), popularity with 40% of the votes (10 points), most open battle wins (15 points), and most pro battle wins (10 points)....

When a film is successful enough, a sequel is made. If that does well, it could lead to a trilogy, spin-offs, and suddenly a franchise is born. The problems that then often arise are that these films are rarely written or directed by the same person, the original actors are not always available, and certain storylines might end up being received differently than initially anticipated. As this happens, some plot points might get pushed to the side or dropped completely....

TheOnePlus 11gives us the affordable price and supreme battery life that the Galaxy S23 couldn’t, but OnePlus is not ubiquitous and widely sold as Samsung or Google, especially here in the U.S. This means your buying options for OnePlus’s super-shiny flagship are limited, especially as the preorder window has ended, and the phone is officially released for public purchase. We’re still hunting for more, but with no carriers selling the phone this year, expect deals to be fewer and further between for the next couple of months....

Summary The Boysstar Laz Alonso shares his hopes for a movie to end the series after season 5. Created by Eric Kripke, the hit Prime Video series premiered in 2019, following characters Billy Butcher (Karl Urban), Hughie (Jack Quaid), and Mother’s Milk (Alonso) as they attempt to take down a team of corrupt superheroes. The show is now in the midst of season 4, and Kripke revealed earlier this year thatThe Boysseason 5will bring the story to an end....

Summary After a brilliantfirst season of Amazon Freevee’sThe Goatseries, it’s uncertain if the show will return for a second season. A year after it was announced,The Goatpremiered on May 9, with the first three episodes released on Prime Video and Amazon Freevee. The show featured 14 reality TV stars from different franchises competing for the title of the greatest reality show contestant of all time and a $200,000 grand prize....

After a tumultuous few years for Huawei, the company has put an even bigger focus on the camera with its latest flagship smartphone, which is almighty impressive. I’ve had the opportunity to try out the Huawei P60 Pro before its European launch, and I think this will be one of thebest camera phoneson the market. It may not be the most useful phone for everyone, but there are some remarkable camera features here worth highlighting....